Prevalence of child disability in Saudi Arabia

Ansari, Sohail; Akhdar, Fathi

doi:10.3109/09638289809166851

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“…In cross tabulation (Pearson Chi-square test for independence), we found a significant difference between mothers who reported a high vs. low overall quality of life for their child by family income and cause of seizure. By family income, 94.1% (n = 48) of mothers in families with income < 5000 SAR reported that their children had a low quality of life, compared to 81.5% [22] mothers with income > 5000 to 10000 SAR (p < 0.001).…”

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The Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy on Children and Families: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Subki¹,

Mukhtar²,

Alharbi³

et al. 2018

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Background and Objectives: Epilepsy is considered one of the most prevalent causes of morbidity in children. The aim of this study is to determine how epilepsy impacts the lives of children with epilepsy and their families. Methods: A translated version of the “Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy Scale” (IPES) questionnaire was completed by the 80 mothers of children with epilepsy, recruited at three hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia This is a validated self-administered questionnaire used to assess the impact of epilepsy on the lives of the child and family, as well as the quality of life (QoL) of the child. Results: The mean age of children epilepsy was 6.32 years (SD = 3.22). The mean IPES score was 6.28 (SD = 8.42) and the mean child’s QoL was 2.85 (SD= 0.83). 87.5% of the mothers rated their child’s QoL as low. IPES score was significantly associated with cause of seizure (β=0.259; 95%-CI= 0.263 - 10.334; p = 0.039). Child’s QoL was significantly associated with frequency of seizure (β=0.251; 95%-CI= 0.016 - 0.568; p= 0.039) and child’s nationality (β=-0.270; 95%-CI -0.252, -0.013; p= 0.031). Conclusions: Pediatric epilepsy may have a greater impact on the lives of the child and the family when it is not comorbid with cerebral palsy. Quality of life tends to be lower for non-Saudi children, and children with more frequent seizures. Therefore, these groups may need more support in managing the impact that epilepsy has on their daily functioning and quality of life.

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“…However, one study identified a prevalence of 6.5/1000 for Saudi Arabia [18]. The data on pediatric epilepsy are even more limited, with one study from 1998 estimating prevalence at 2.5/1000 [22]. However, more recent investigation is warranted.…”

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The Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy on Children and Families: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Subki¹,

Mukhtar²,

Alharbi³

et al. 2018

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“…In Saudi Arabia, a prevalence study for children with disability less than 15 years reported 42.8 per 1000 total with minor impairment and 3.76 per 1000 total population with major impairment [ 26 ]. So, the importance of person who provides oral health care for persons with SHCN including health care professionals, caregivers, students, and parents is critical.…”

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Dental Students’ Knowledge of Oral Health for Persons with Special Needs: A Pilot Study

Salama

Al-Balkhi

Abdelmegid

2015

The Scientific World Journal

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Objectives. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental students with respect to oral health care of the person with special health care needs (SHCN) and evaluate effectiveness of an education program on improving their knowledge. Method. An evaluation consisting of a questionnaire was answered before and immediately after a 30-minute educational presentation in the form of a DVD that includes a PowerPoint and a video of oral health care for individuals with SHCN. The questionnaire was based on the materials and information presented in the DVD and included 26 questions (true/false/I do not know). Results. The mean (±SD) score on the pretest was 10.85 (±5.20), which increased to 16.85 (±5.47) on the posttest. This difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Forty percent of the students surveyed reported that they were very satisfied with the educational part of the presentation, while 50% were somewhat satisfied. Thirty percent of students expressed that the educational intervention used is very effective. Conclusions. Viewing the educational intervention was effective in informing the sophomore students and providing them with instructive basic information on person with SHCN. Dental colleges should increase students' knowledge, training, and exposure to individuals with SHCN.

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“…The role of health‐related quality of life and OHRQoL measures in supplementing clinical measures has been highlighted in the dental literature over the past decade . ‐ As authors have devised and validated measures for young children, it has been consistently shown that parents can, to some extent, serve as proxies or judges of OHRQoL . When we consider the fact that parents are considered to be apt proxies in children with chronic diseases, their importance in caring for autistic children becomes even more important.…”

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Parental perceptions of the oral health‐related quality of life of autistic children in Saudi Arabia

Pani

Mubaraki

Ahmed

et al. 2012

Special Care in Dentistry

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The aim of this study was to use parental perception to assess the Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of children with Autism. A total of 59 families of children with Autism who had an unaffected sibling were cross-matched for age and gender of the affected child with families with no autistic children. The parents were administered the Parental Perception Questionnaire (P-CPQ) and the Family impact scale (FIS) components of and Arabic version of the Child Oral Health Related Quality of Life questionnaire (COHRQL). The P-CPQ scores of Children with Autism were compared with those of their unaffected siblings and those of children from families with no autistic child, while the FIS scores were compared between families with and without an autistic child. Regression models were constructed to show the association of sociodemographic factors on the OHRQoL of autistic children. The results of this study seem to suggest that childhood autism results in a reduced OHRQoL for both the affected child as well as the family. The apparent reduced parental concern with unaffected siblings of autistic children, when compared to parental concern towards children in families with no autistic child is an area that could merit further research.

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Prevalence of child disability in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 18 publications

References 9 publications

The Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy on Children and Families: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

The Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy on Children and Families: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Dental Students’ Knowledge of Oral Health for Persons with Special Needs: A Pilot Study

Parental perceptions of the oral health‐related quality of life of autistic children in Saudi Arabia

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